Harmony Day in Australia
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On March 21, Australia celebrates National Harmony Day. In fact, this is not a holiday, but rather a public event that coincides with the United Nations Day against Racial Discrimination.
As one of the most multicultural and multicultural countries in the world, Australia celebrates it as a day to unite all nations against racial discrimination.
The symbol of the event is an orange ribbon, a sign of anti-racism. Therefore, on this day it is recommended to wear orange clothes, participate in cultural events and often say the word “We” instead of “I”.
Harmony Day began to be celebrated in 1999 with the filing of the now famous Society “Life in Harmony”, operating under the auspices of the Federal Department of Immigration and Culture. Since then, it has been an annual event.
Schools, community groups, business and local councils across the country organize activities to promote racial tolerance and celebrate cultural diversity.
So, students are given a badge with an orange ribbon and a sticker that depicts happy faces of people of different nationalities.
Students participate in social activities. For example, they draw leaflets with messages of peace and goodness and distribute them on the street to passers-by.
Police and leaders of ethnic communities organize joint barbecues to discuss the pressing problems.
And ordinary citizens organize public dinners or picnics, to which ... well-known politicians and even ministers are invited.
On March 21, all Australians are united in their convictions and loudly say no to racism. The true Australian values are not xenophobia and a closed society, but justice, equality and friendship.